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CTMH: July SOTM Blog Hop & Tutorial

By Helen | June 30, 2012

Sentiments with attitude and style…that’s how I’d describe the CTMH July Stamp of the Month: Live Out Loud S1207.

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and be inspired by all the projects everyone has come up with.  Follow the hop to get LOT of ideas that YOU can take and duplicate with this wonderful paper pack. If you arrived here from Terry Ann’s blog you’re on the right path.

It’s my friend, Dianne’s birthday today – Happy Birthday to YOU!!!  All her favorite colors are wrapped up in the Stella paper pack.  Believe it or not, this gorgeous card comes together in minutes!  Inspired by a card shared by Julee Tilman on Mojo Monday 245 sketch.


Materials for Yellow & Blue Card:

Tutorial follows…

For those that want to skip the tutorial “hop” on over to see what {Kathleen} has created. 

If you get lost along the way…here’s the complete list of all hoppers.

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Are you inspired by this blog? One of the ways you can help support this blog is by ordering your Close To My Heart products through me. You can order from me 24/7 at: http://heleno.ctmh.com or email me at helen@hookedonstamping.com.

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Special…Perfect Pairs


In July, when you place an order of $75 or more on my website, then you’ll be prompted at checkout to add a FREE paper pack and coordinating embellishment/sticker pack.

FUN…CTMH is doing something special…there will be different freebies depending on WHEN you place your order.

Order Dates Perfect Pair Original Retail Value
July 1–5 Mischief Paper Packet (X7144B) and Midnight Felt Shapes (Z1462) $15.90
July 6–10 Dreamin’ Paper Packet (X7142B) and Harvest Charms (Z1633) $14.90
July 11–15 Fanfare Paper Packet (X7138B) and Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (Z1400) $17.90
July 16–20 Lucky Paper Packet (X7137B) and Lucky My Stickease® Assortment (X7137C) $17.90
July 21–25 Mayberry Paper Packet (X7136B) and Mayberry My Stickease® Assortment (X7136C) $17.90
July 26–29 Sophia Paper Packet (X7131B) and Sophia My Stickease® Assortment (X7131C) $17.90
July 30–31 Believe Paper Packet (X7145B) and Holiday Pockets (Z1486) OR Wonderland Paper Packet (X7146B) and Wonderland My Stickease® Assortment (X7146C) $14.90

Are you going to be on vacation at the time your favorite items would be free?!?  If so, then let me know and I’ll place the order for you!  Call 908-910-9246 or email me.

Fun, fun, fun!!!

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Tutorial

Cut the following:

  • 7″ x 10″ Colonial White cardstock for card base, top fold
  • 6 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ Cocoa cardstock
  • 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ Scale patterned paper
  • 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Cocoa cardstock
  • 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ Olive/Lagoon Damask patterned paper
  • 2″ x 4″ Colonial White cardstock
  • 4 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Cocoa cardstock
  • 4″ x 2″ Colonial White cardstock

Using the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge – cut the following pieces (Note: Page numbers refer to the reference book.) 

  • <Bttrfly2> at 1 1/2″ from Cocoa cardstock, page 55
  • <Bttrfly2> at 1″ from Cocoa cardstock, page 55
  • <Bttrfly2> at 3/4″ from Cocoa cardstock, page 55
  • <Bttrfly2> at 1 1/2″ from Tulip patterned paper, page 55
  • <Bttrfly2> at 1″ from Tulip patterned paper, page 55
  • <Bttrfly2> at 3/4″ from Tulip patterned paper, page 55
Using a Foam Tool and Cocoa ink, distress the edges of all cut papers and Cricut cuts.  Tip: To get even coverage along the edges of the butterfly, gently bend the edge between the wings.  This creates a “V’ that you can ink easily!  Tip: To get MORE ink on your Foam Tool, swipe the tool along the surface of the ink pad, just like using a sponge to clean the counter.
Using the corner rounder, round opposing corners on the card base and other corners as desired.  I think the charm of this card comes from having odd corners rounded.
Using Sunset, ink the sentiment.  Then, using Tulip and a Sponge Dauber, apply ink to different sections of the stamp.
Stamp on the 4″ x 2″ piece of Colonial White cardstock.  Voila…
Build up the layers, centering each piece on it’s coordinating mat.  Place the Olive/Lagoon Damask & Cocoa mat 1″ from the left edge.
Before adhering the sentiment panel…apply adhesive to the back where the ribbon is going to go.  Tip: Cut the ribbon behind a pleat section, this way, no stray edges hang out.  
Attach the sentiment panel using 3D Foam Tape and placed 1 1/2″ from the top edge.
For the butterflies…apply adhesive to the center body section, then 3D Foam Tape behind the wings.  Attach to each corresponding mat.  Tip: Gently fold the butterfly and place the body section down first…help with aligning and gets that part to STICK.
Add the Champagne Opaque self-adhesive pearls to the center of the butterfly bodies.

Now “hop” on over to see what {Kathleen} has created.

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Topics: blog hop, Cards, Live Out Loud S1207, Stella | 16 Comments »

16 Responses to “CTMH: July SOTM Blog Hop & Tutorial”

  1. Tamytha Says:
    June 30th, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Love the coloring of the sentiment! And the little ribbon peeking out is such a cute touch.

  2. Susan Brooks Says:
    June 30th, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Beautiful!

  3. Karen Fullam Says:
    June 30th, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Great color combination, especially on the sentiment.

  4. Haley D. Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Love your card, especially how you colored the sentiment! Thanks for the inspiration!

  5. Doreen Guilfoyle Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Helen – What a GORGEOUS CARD!!! Love it! :) I love using sponge daubers for coloring our stamps and mixing colors, too.
    ~Doreen at whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com

  6. Erin Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Beautiful card and I always love your tutorials! They’re always full of tips and ideas I never would have thought of :)

  7. Wendy Coffman Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing!

  8. Annette Green Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Oooh, so pretty Helen! Thanks for the tute!

  9. Judy Faye Garner Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    GREAT card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  10. Elizabeth Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Very nice card Helen – I love those stella butterflies :)

  11. Lynn Darda Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    I just love how you colored this sentiment. Thanks for the tutorial. Sweet card!

  12. Jen Rubio Says:
    July 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Beautiful card Helen!…so very inspiring!! :)

  13. Allisa Says:
    July 3rd, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Love it!

  14. Lori Brown Says:
    July 3rd, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    love it – so pretty!

  15. Mary K. Parker Says:
    July 8th, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    What a great card and colors.

  16. Bonny Says:
    July 19th, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Beautiful Helen!

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